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Wex Rex Presents Beatles Memorabilia in Oct 26th PRWAuctions.com Pop Culture Auction

Approx 700 lots of Rock N Roll and Hollywood Memorabilia will be sold at auction including a Beatles First State Mono “Yesterday and Today” album with the famous Butcher Cover in mint condition and a 1964 Talcum Tin. - October 20, 2008 - Wex Rex Collectibles

Ministry/RevCo's Sin Quirin Teams with DJ Hardware for ReVamp Tour

Amped Entertainment a division of Amped Records Inc. is proud to announce that lead guitarist, Sin Quirin, of Industrial Rock legends Ministry and the Revolting Cocks has teamed up with internationally renowned DJ Hardware for The ReVamp tour. The tour is slated to run from January 2009 through... - October 18, 2008 - Amped Records Inc

Flatster Digital Music Service Premiers with Budget-Friendly Flat Rate Pricing

Enjoy unlimited music with flatster, the flat rate, commercial-free music service with subscriptions as low as $6.99. Users can search for their favorite songs performed by the original artists and keep it for their own use. Instead of paying for each song, subscribers pay a low, flat subscription... - October 18, 2008 - flatster of America, LP

Blistur Competes to Perform on the Main Stage at Planet Fest 9

Blistur, the First Coast’s local favorite rock band, is competing to play for a spot on the main stage at this year’s Planet Fest at Metropolitan Park, to be held on November 8, 2008. This is Jacksonville, Florida’s largest concert of the year. Nationally known acts included in... - October 17, 2008 - Blistur

Wex Rex Presents Rolling Stones Memorabilia in Oct 26 PRWAuctions.com Pop Culture Auction

Highlights include a complete set of autographs of the early Rolling Stones including Brian Jones, along with records, posters, photographs, laser discs, books, a golden ticket and a one pound note signed by Mick & Keith in the 1960s. - October 17, 2008 - Wex Rex Collectibles

Wex Rex Presents Eric Clapton & Cream Memorabilia Oct. 26 at PRWAuctions.com

Approx 700 lots of Rock N Roll and Hollywood Memorabilia will be sold at auction. Highlights include a Vintage Harmony guitar signed by Eric Clapton and Duane Allman discovered by Wex Rex Collectibles' Gary Sohmers. - October 17, 2008 - Wex Rex Collectibles

Wex Rex Presents Jimi Hendrix Concert Posters in Pop Culture Auction Oct. 26

Approx 700 lots of Rock N Roll and Hollywood Memorabilia will be sold at auction. Highlights include a collection of Jimi Hendrix Concert posters discovered and brought to market by Wex Rex Collectibles' Gary Sohmers. - October 17, 2008 - Wex Rex Collectibles

JamsBio and Columbia Unite to Promote “Tell Tale Signs” Featuring Bob Dylan’s Unreleased Tracks

JamsBio Promotion Offers Fans the Ability to Share Bob Dylan Memories and a Chance to Win Dylan Memorabilia. - October 17, 2008 - Mouth Watering Media, LLC

Bubba’s Got a MySpace; New Ticket Website Gives Customers the Chance to Interact with Cartoon Mascot

“I have read that product mascots are a defining characteristic of American Society. Mascots like Tony the Tiger and Toucan Sam have stood the test of time and achieved immortality. Although many dotcoms do not take advantage of social networking sites like MySpace, connecting with a website that produces more traffic than any site excluding Google and Yahoo provides an untapped opportunity for internet companies today,” Dan Chandler, CEO, TriFectaTickets LLC. - October 16, 2008 - TriFectaTickets LLC

Wake Yo Game Up, the Album

Aims to Promote Social Change, Empowerment, and Community Awareness Through the Act of Voting. “Wake Yo Game Up!” This campaign has assembled a group of the San Francisco Bay Area’s hottest acts to change the face of American politics. - October 16, 2008 - Town Business Network

Orange County Band Tino Productions Voted Best in the West

Tino Productions named most versatile and best sounding band on the West Coast. - October 16, 2008 - Tino Productions

Bette Midler and the New York Restoration Project (NYRP) Launch the Fourth Annual Hulaween Auction

Some of the biggest names in the world of entertainment are stepping up for Bette Midler’s New York Restoration Project’s 2008 Hulaween Auction. Stars like Hugh Jackman, Vanessa Williams, Sheryl Crow, Jessica Alba and Nicole Kidman are lending their names and their time to help Bette Midler raise funds and awareness for her Foundation. - October 15, 2008 - charitybuzz

National CD Distribution for Bands and Comedians

Joe Dolan Public Relations in Los Angeles offers musical artists and comedians a chance to get national attention on FM radio through their College Music Marketing Program. Launching the 2009 distribution schedule, artists can get radio spins on FM and streaming radio broadcasts across the United States. - October 15, 2008 - Joe Dolan Public Relations

Electronic Artist Rob Astor Serves Up a Carnival of Delights on Whimsical New Release Yesteryear Classics

Rob Astor’s Yesteryear Classics is a Delightful Collection of Popular Music from the Late 1800s to the Early 1900's. - October 15, 2008 - Rob Astor

Dean Guitars Unveils New Guitar Model

Dean guitars and famed guitar builder/designer Buddy Blaze have teamed up to jointly create a very custom Dean ML guitar that every ML and Blaze fan will desire. The Dean/Buddy Blaze ML has a unique “chrome flame” graphic, and features a top mount Floyd Rose tremolo similar to the one... - October 15, 2008 - Dean Guitars

Song Surgeon Version 2.0 Set to be Released on October 14, 2008

Release of Song Surgeon Version 2.0. Key New Features Plus Availability in Five Languages. - October 14, 2008 - Todd, Michael & James, Inc.

Just 30 Days Left: Songdoor 2008 International Songwriting Competition Ends November 15; Joe Beck Offers Free Download

SongDoor 2008 entries must either be postmarked by November 15, 2008 or submitted online by midnight CST, November 15, 2008. All entrants receive a free self-paced online songwriting course at SongU.com, plus a free personal evaluation of each song. "The song evaluation alone is worth three... - October 14, 2008 - SongDoor

CEE Worldwide Entertainment Agency Launch New Web Site

The launch of their new web site heralds a new era at CEE Worldwide Entertainment Agency. - October 13, 2008 - CEE Worldwide Entertainment Agency

Caligari Dali Releases a Free Song via Internet Archives

Spokesman, Vance Capley (writter artist for Graffiti Arcade) has just announced the release of a free, public domain song for fans of Caligari Dali. "The band had a song that they felt horror/monster movie fans would really get a charge out of! Since it is Hallowe'en, they felt like this was... - October 12, 2008 - Vance Capley Art

MySongCast.com Gives Artists Full Control Over the Sale of Their Music

With debate raging about the future of music as major sites exclude Indie artists and others offer minimal revenue and control, MySongCast beats a different tune. Free to join, MySongCast puts artists in full control of their music pricing, copyright and career. MySongCast launched its download service this week offering most artists a whopping 78% of song revenue. In the midst of the music turmoil, perhaps MySongCast is the real alternative artists have been looking for. - October 10, 2008 - MySongCast

KaraokeParty Secures Funding to Intensify Expansion Plans

Online entertainment company Karaokeparty Online Gaming AB has secured a SEK 3 Million investment from a group of investors based in Sweden. KaraokeParty.com, its online karaoke service, launched only a month ago and has already become one of the most visited karaoke sites on the Internet with... - October 10, 2008 - Karaokeparty Online Gaming AB

Queen and Paul Rodgers Join Researchers of the World to Stop the Shark Slaughter

Brian May, guitarist of Queen, and Paul Rodgers, lead singer of Queen + Paul Rodgers (and also of Free and Bad Company), join 140 researchers to urge the governments of all nations to stop the slaughter of sharks. With the "Manifesto for Immediate Worldwide Shark Conservation Actions,"... - October 09, 2008 - Shark Research Institute

Dean Guitars Signs Guitarist, Michael Amott of Arch Enemy

Dean Guitars is proud to announce that guitarist extraordinaire, Michael Amott, of Arch Enemy and Carcass has signed on with Dean Guitars. Dean CEO, Elliott Rubinson states “I have been a fan of Michael for some time and we are extremely excited that he has decided to make Dean Guitars his... - October 09, 2008 - Dean Guitars

R&B Artist Bobby Tinsely Voted the 2008 American Society of Young Musicians' "Favorite Male Break Out Artist Award"

The American Society of Young Musicians (ASYM) announced today Jean Rah Fya Records, recording artist Bobby Tinsley will be presented with the prestigious “Favorite Male Break Out Artist Award.” Mr. Tinsley will accept the award on October 20, 2008 at the “Live In Las Vegas”... - October 09, 2008 - AE Entertainment Public Relation

Fox Van Cleef and Mean Molly’s Trio at Village Green, October 29th

Wednesday, October 29th, The Local Landing Presents: Fox Van Cleef and Mean Molly’s Trio Live at Village Green in Clearfield. Village Green is Clearfield’s newest all-ages music and entertainment venue with live acts many nights of the week ranging from band concerts to live theater to... - October 09, 2008 - The Local Landing

Magic Sing ET-18000 Now Offered in WebbyShop

WebbyShop, the leading magic sing dealer in the World Wide Web is delighted to announce the arrival of the newest magic sing microphone from Enter-Tech, the Magic Sing ET-18000. The Magic Sing ET-18000 is offered at a truly affordable introductory price. - October 09, 2008 - WebbyShop

Samantha Ronson to Perform at “Hollywood Vibes Come to K Street” at Lotus Lounge Red Carpet Charity Party to Benefit Children’s Miracle Network

New sponsors in Patron and VOSS water and the addition of new celebrities such as Andrew Baldwin from the Bachelor continue to fill the red carpet with some of the best movers and shakers from the Washington D.C area. - October 08, 2008 - Pointed Magazine

UMe and JamsBio Team Up to Promote Release of U2's "Live at Red Rocks" DVD and Remastered "Under a Blood Red Sky" CD

Fans to Celebrate U2 Legacy by Sharing Memories, Creating Lists and Playing U2 Music Game. - October 08, 2008 - Mouth Watering Media, LLC

I Love This School Tour

Just Announced - The I Love This School Tour with Billy Craig is set to begin the first week of November in Cleveland, Ohio. - October 08, 2008 - All Things Media

From AVnex Ltd. - A New Way for Getting Free Keys

www.audio4fun.com – AVnex Ltd. has just released a new way to get a free key for its versatile music software, Music Morpher Gold. This is a promising way to bring users more convenience and comfort when they use the trial version of the software. To learn more about how you can obtain your free key, please visit http://www.musicmorpher.com/free-tutorials/How-to-get-Free-Key.htm , or for video instruction, please visit http://www.musicmorpher.com/free-tutorials/MMG-get-free-key-vid.htm. - October 08, 2008 - AVSoft Corp.

Vinx Reaches Out to Fans for Help with "Memoirs"

Recording artist and educator Vinx is reaching out to his fans to fund his next album, Volume 1 of 4 of "50 Memoirs of a Hip Ole' Black Man." - October 07, 2008 - Dreamsicle Arts & Entertainment Group, LLC

220 Communications Site BUY220.com Features Kalimba Master Lenox Mayes Jr

220 Communications subsidiary Buy220.com announces the addition of talented musician Lenox Mayes Jr. to its roster of independently produced music. Lenox Mayes, Jr. has all the right tools and creative energy to be a enduring talent. Mayes CD release, “Now I Understand” marks an... - October 07, 2008 - 220 Communications

Hollywood Comes to Middletown, Ohio

Middletown Area NAACP hosts Hollywood Stars for Their Annual Freedom Fund Banquet. - October 06, 2008 - NAACP Freedom Fund Celebrity Weekend

New Release: Monkeybotherer by Anonymi on Little Rascal Records

New release from Little Rascal Records, Cairns, QLD, Australia: Monkeybotherer - Anonymi. File Under Drum & Bass. anonymi is a digital artist, with a lifetime rooted in instrumentalism and percussion. His tracks mash u p global folk styles with polyrhythmic breakbeat/drum'n'bass, rich... - October 06, 2008 - Little Rascal Records

BBC Commissions Ciaran Farrell to Write Guitar Concerto for Craig Ogden and the Ulster Orchestra

'A bright young talent' were the words used in the Journal of Music Ireland to describe composer Ciarán Farrell who is about to embark on the composition of a new guitar concerto for internationally renowned guitarist Craig Ogden and the Ulster Orchestra. - October 06, 2008 - Ciaran Farrell

Detroit Symphony Orchestra and Media Genesis Reveal a New Online Musical Experience

In a little less than 3 months, the DSO, in collaboration with cutting edge web developer Media Genesis (www.mediaG.com), created a brand new way to engage a global audience through an experiential web site. A team of Media Genesis programmers and designers used multimedia capture and hands-on exploration of the venue to virtualize the site. Ultimately, the group came up with a concept that would literally take visitors of the website on a virtual tour of orchestra hall and beyond. - October 05, 2008 - Media Genesis

Minister Kaine, Songwriter for The Compton's Own "the Game" Joins Optimus Entertainment Group as an Exclusive Artist

Kaine has a song with Compton's own The Game entitled "Real Out Here" look for plenty airplay on his single "How Ya Doin" it's sure to be a club classic the 8 track disc gives you all he has and more - October 05, 2008 - Optimus Entertainment Group LLC

Haiti's Back May Be Broken, But It Still Remembers! Haitians Celebrate Vertieres Day in Berkeley November 15

Haitians in the Bay Area Celebrate 205 Years of Liberation from Slavery; Afro-Caribbean Band Kalbass Kreyol Headlines Haitian Cultural Extravaganza at Ashkenaz November 15; Concert to Benefit Cyclone Victims in Gonaives, Haiti. - October 04, 2008 - Kalbass Kreyol

Philadelphia Gospel Recording Label Seeks Church Choirs for Compilation CD

Koinonia Music Group (KMG) announced its plans today to showcase the talents of local artists, bands, and Church choirs on its upcoming Compilation CD to be released Spring 2009. KMG is currently looking to secure at least three more Church choirs for this project, with the sole requirement for... - October 04, 2008 - Koinonia Music Group

ICY Public Relations Secures Three New Clients for 2008/2009

Alaché Inspirational Artist, Claudia Schulz (Hat Designer) and Keva Johnson (Swimwear Designer) - October 04, 2008 - ICY Public Relations L.C.

Sunset Recording Artist The New Surreal Announces Show at CMJ Music Festival

Danny Chait’s The New Surreal has announced they will play a very special show at The Alphabet Lounge, in New York City, as part of this year's CMJ Music Festival, on Thursday, October 23. - October 04, 2008 - Sunset Corporation of America

The Charlie Daniels Band to Kick Off the Ridgefield Playhouse Season Gala

The Charlie Daniels Band (“The South’s Gonna Do it,” “The Legend of Wooley Swamp”, “The Devil Went Down to Georgia”) will be the headliner at a start the season Gala at The Ridgefield Playhouse on Saturday, October 11th. The Gala will include four star fare, open bar all night, a meet and greet with Mr. Daniels and one of a kind auction items such as a signed Paul Simon guitar, time spent at Mets batting practice with Darryl Strawberry and a signed fiddle by Charlie Daniels himself. - October 03, 2008 - Ridgefield Playhouse

Blastro Networks Backstage at the Austin City Limits Music Festival

Exclusive Interviews: Foo Fighters, The Mars Volta, Mates of State, CSS and Many More. - October 03, 2008 - Blastro Networks

Major Producer to Record San Diego’s Given Life

Local musicians Given Life have enlisted the help of producer Fred Archambault (Avenged Sevenfold, Deftones, The Confession) for several fast-approaching recording sessions. The San Diego based quartet is slated to begin with Archambault in mid-October. The band has a hard-hitting, progressive... - October 02, 2008 - Given Life

The “Grass is Greener” for Dave Audé

Chart-topping Producer / Remixer / DJ releases new single. Features vocals from Shiny Toy Guns new lead singer, Sisely Treasure. - October 02, 2008 - Audacious Records

Dolly Parton Fan Site Celebrates Anniversary

Dollymania (www.dollymania.net), the Internet’s oldest continually operating resource about Dolly Parton, today celebrates its 12th anniversary. The fan-operated site began in October 1996 as “Duane’s Dolly Pages,” a section of the personal site of webmaster T. Duane Gordon. - October 02, 2008 - Dollymania.net

Hollywood Vibes Comes to K Street at Lotus Lounge Celebrity Red Carpet Charity Party to Benefit Childrens Miracle Network

Star Studded Red Carpet Leads to an All-Star Celebration. Inside Lotus Featuring Special Guest Set Performance By Los Angeles Celebrity DJ Samantha Ronson. - October 01, 2008 - Pointed Magazine